Technical Operator

Very Good Manufacturing; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Very Good Manufacturing is hiring a Technical Operator in Fort Worth, TX. You will operate and maintain beverage production equipment, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams in a fast-paced facility.

We seek candidates with mechanical aptitude, a quick learner mindset, and strong communication across shifts. The role is on weekdays with competitive hourly pay and opportunities to grow with a rapidly expanding company.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new processes.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and comfort with production equipment.
• Effective communication across teams and shifts.
• Commitment to safety and quality on the line.

Responsibilities

• Operate and adjust beverage production equipment safely and efficiently.
• Follow SOPs and rotate through stations to meet production goals.
• Monitor line performance and communicate issues to maintenance or leadership.
• Collaborate with maintenance, quality, and engineering for improvements.
• Learn multiple lines and provide coverage as needed.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and quality standards on every task.
• Demonstrate reliability and teamwork with consistent attendance.

Skills

Quick learner

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork & safety

English communication

Job description

We\'re Hiring — Beverage Co-Packing Jobs in Fort Worth, TX

Very Good Manufacturing is a rapidly growing beverage manufacturing company trusted by the world’s leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. We design and build innovative production lines emphasizing efficiency, consistency, flexibility, and rapid changeover. With state-of-the-art capabilities and a relentless commitment to quality, we position production as a competitive advantage—not merely a cost center.

Our company is growing fast: the Fort Worth, Texas production facility will be at full capacity by the end of 2025 with plans of opening a second location by years end. We are looking for professional, talented and driven individuals to join our team and grow with the company.

About the role:

As a Technical Operator, you will play a key role in the operation, setup, and maintenance of production equipment, ensuring efficient, high-quality, and safe manufacturing processes. We’re looking for motivated individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and a commitment to teamwork and safety. If you take pride in your work and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, we want to hear from you.

Compensation:

$22 - $30 hourly DOE

Schedule:

Weekdays

What you\'ll do:

• Operate and adjust beverage production equipment to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality output.
• Follow standard operating procedures and work instructions, rotating through stations as needed to meet production goals.
• Monitor line performance, identify potential issues, and communicate promptly with maintenance or leadership to resolve them.
• Partner with maintenance, quality, and engineering teams to support continuous improvement and reliable operations.
• Stay adaptable — learn multiple lines and equipment to provide coverage where needed most.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, cleanliness, and quality standards in every task.
• Demonstrate reliability, professionalism, and teamwork, with consistent attendance and engagement on shift.

What you\'ll bring:

• A proven ability to learn quickly, adapt to new processes, and take on new technical skills with confidence.
• Comfort working with modern production technology and a curiosity to understand how equipment and systems operate.
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written, with the ability to work effectively across teams and shifts.
• Flexibility with scheduling, including availability for different shifts, weekends, or overtime as production needs evolve.
• A team-first mindset — you collaborate openly, support your coworkers, and help maintain a positive, productive environment.
• A commitment to safety and quality, ensuring every product meets high standards and every task is completed with care.
• The ability to work efficiently and with precision, even in a fast-paced, hands-on manufacturing setting.

Essential Physical Demands:

• Ability to perform hands-on, physically active work for extended periods — up to 12-hour shifts.
• Frequently and repetitively lift, push, or carry up to 35 lbs as part of daily operations.
• Able to stand, walk, and move continuously throughout long production shifts.
• Comfortable performing a range of movements such as bending, reaching, squatting, kneeling, twisting, and climbing, sometimes in tight or elevated spaces.
• Capable of climbing and maintaining balance on ladders, platforms, or other elevated work areas when required.
• Able to detect process or safety issues through sight, touch, and hearing, and respond appropriately to signals or alarms.
• Skilled in handling tools and fasteners accurately and efficiently within expected production cycle times.
• Willing to work around common industrial materials and follow all safety and waste-handling procedures.
• Must be able to wear required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) — including safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection, bump caps, or respirators — and adhere to all company safety standards.

Why join Very Good:

• Be part of a rapidly growing company that\'s disrupting beverage manufacturing
• Work with cutting-edge engineering and fabrication resources, including in-house sanitary welding, CNC machine, and 3D printing capabilities
• Work directly with industry-leading alcohol brands
• Opportunity to shape and scale technical operations as we expand
• About the role: Technical Operator

About Very Good Manufacturing

Very Good Manufacturing is a high-speed beverage production facility in Fort Worth, Texas. We run contract production for leading alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverage brands. We specialize in distilled spirits, ready-to-drink (RTD), and canned cocktails, and our high speed canning and bottling lines run all TTB-approved sizes and fill levels. We are the #1 co-packer in the country for 100ml cans (specialty format for craft distilled spirits and high proof canned cocktails), and we have a full on-site R&D Beverage Laboratory for private label beverage concepting & formulation.